Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $243.54 | 5.157% | $256.0994 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 6.210% | $38.9153 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #3 | $129.93 | 9.522% | $142.3019 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.44 | 12.731% | $82.7896 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 10.498% | $256.6869 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #6 | $225.94 | 6.305% | $240.1855 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.67 | 7.127% | $239.611 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.46 | $1,256.5896 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 |